50th

Celebrating Wright State’s 50th: How Hamilton Hall got its name

It turns out Hamilton was not a person at all, but rather a reference to a prehistoric river deep below the surface of the Miami Valley. Continue reading

Winning serve

Tennis-playing daughter of Wright State alumni to follow father on the court

Jillian Milano, who graduated from Carroll High School last spring, is following in her parent’s footsteps and attending Wright State. Continue reading

Wright State in the 1970s

The 1970s were a decade of firsts for Wright State University. Continue reading

Celebrating Wright State’s 50th: Alphonso Smith

Like many of his peers, Alphonso Smith planned to work at Wright State only a few years, but ended up staying for his entire career at the university that he helped build. Continue reading

Wright state of mind

Two sisters and their cousin have more than family in common: they all majored in psychology at Wright State. Continue reading

Wright State in the 1960s

Founded as a branch campus of The Ohio State University and Miami University, Wright State University became an independent institution in 1967. Continue reading

Remembering Fred White, Wright State’s first employee

Well known for his kindness and easy demeanor, Fred White was a true architect for Wright State future and a most distinguished member of the university’s past. Continue reading

GROWing a STEM community at Wright State

Learning opportunities through gardening projects leverage technology

Faculty members use technology to increase student engagement in courses focused on health, gardening, food, community and sustainability. Continue reading

President Schrader: Wright State’s excellence to be a key focus

During her first year at Wright State, President Cheryl B. Schrader said, she will work to achieve financial stability, administrative transparency and campus conversation. Continue reading

Wright State President Cheryl B. Schrader to facilitate campus conversations in first week

As Wright State reaches the half-century mark, incoming President Cheryl B. Schrader is at the controls, pledging to help take the university to the next level. Continue reading